How to travel from Loch Lomond to Inverness, United Kingdom

The distance between Loch Lomond and Inverness is around 232km (144 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Loch Lomond to Inverness by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Perth and then to Inverness.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £74($87)
Operated by

First ScotRail Service

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Drive

Drive to Inverness.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance232km (144 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Loch Lomond and Inverness

There are several options for getting from Loch Lomond to Inverness by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £74 ($87) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £41 ($48).

The distance between Loch Lomond and Inverness is around 232km (144 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 149km (93 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Loch Lomond and Inverness by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Loch Lomond to Inverness is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £41 ($48).

The cheapest way to travel between Loch Lomond and Inverness, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £74 ($87) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Loch Lomond and Inverness. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Loch Lomond to Inverness. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Balloch, Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and Perth. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

First ScotRail Service and LNER run train services between Loch Lomond and Inverness. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Loch Lomond and Inverness. We recommend that you drive to Inverness. instead which will take 2h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Loch Lomond to Inverness. We recommend that you take the train to Perth and then to Inverness. instead which will take 4h 25m.

The closest major airport to Inverness is Inverness Airport (INV) (INV) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Inverness. Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) (ABZ) and Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Loch Lomond and Inverness. The distance is around 232km (144 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Loch Lomond to Inverness is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around £74 ($87).

How do I get from Loch Lomond to Inverness

Compare travel optionsbetween Loch Lomond and Inverness

Transport options from Loch Lomond to Inverness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 25m
£74($87)
every 2 hours331km (206 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
£41($48)
on demand232km (144 miles)

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Airports near Inverness

The following major airports near Inverness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

INV
Inverness Airport (INV)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Inverness
ABZ
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
International Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Inverness
DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
136km (84 miles) from Inverness